Director's Chair with Robert Woodcock

Wednesday, July 04, 2012


In rehearsal for Forever Plaid with Rob & Molly

This is a year of classics for me. Getting a chance to direct Forever Plaid and Barefoot in the Park is a real treat.

In casting these 2 great shows, I made a conscience choice to bring in some familiar faces. Not only for their talent, but their genuine enthusiasm in helping us bring great shows to Brampton. I want to thank them all. I encourage you all to catch the ear of our company members either in the lobby after the show or at one of our Wednesday Talk-back sessions or opening weekend Saturday Socials. You'll get a chance to hear their genuine enthusiasm.

The biggest challenge for Forever Plaid has been "this is the way its always done". There is a delicate balance between homage to the original production and the creative process of putting on a unique stamp of our own. All in all, it is really working well and I'm really pleased with how it turning out.

As for Barefoot in the Park, the main point of reference to most people is the iconic movie with Jane Fonda and Robert Redford. Its a great movie, but the differences to the stage play will make it easier to provide a fresh take of our own.

Both are great projects which I'm sure will be audience pleasers. I hope to see you there.

P.S. Don't forget to check out the Forever Plaid rehearsal video posted on the blog last week.

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